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The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Declarant \De*clar"ant\, n. [Cf. F. d['e]clarant, p. pr. of d['e]clarer.] (Law) One who declares. --Abbott.

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
A declarant , generally speaking, is anyone who composes and signs a statement or declaration alleging that the information he has given therein is true . This differs from an affiant, as in the case of an affidavit the facts therein are sworn to before ...

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1680s, from French déclarant , from Latin declarantem (nominative declarans ), present participle of declarare (see declare ).

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context legal English) A person who makes a formal declaration or statement